Breakdown on SH1 after Gillies Ave heading south (10 December)

[shafty]

I agree it sunds like a lack of AIR - also check your aircleaner - I had my Subaru play up, only to find the mechanic had left a rag in the air cleaner. Also check your gas cap, that the tiny breather hole isn't blocked up. Taking the cap off and replacing it would allow enough air to run for a while as a way of checking..... good luck

[Devil]

I wish I knew more about bikes so I could actually help if I stopped.
How do you usually tell if they're broken down and not just taking a break?
Should I stop anyway even if I probably can't help?

I normally stop anyway if i'm unsure (and have the time).

[crazyv]

no worries Dutchee, certainly going out of the way to stop for anther biker wouldn't come to my mind nor for that matter if I couldn't help

Called Coleman's today, like Squiggles says, there apparently is no breather hose on the GN 250. Just runs down from the tank directly down(?). What was mentioned was that adjusting the tappets would not have given any room for playing with the fuel line (causing a kink or otherwise). I had a problem about 2 weeks ago where the GN wouldn't start. For this the relay was changed by Eden cycles. Colemans' mentioned that this problem would most likely relate to the starter issue which may not have been diagnosed/fixed correctly the first time. He suggested that because it stops/starts it maybe related to the electrical circuit/unit on the GN which would cost around $300.

Anyway at this stage I would like the bike running for commuting so will try and get a mechanic to have a look ...

I'll have a go at it on Friday / Saturday too